The U.S. Department of the Interior had its say with the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a request for a delay of a D.C. Circuit Court s mandate that would legalize .
In its to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Department of the Interior contends that West Flagler failed to satisfy the necessary requirements for a stay of the mandate and did not present reasonable contentions that would lead SCOTUS to hear the case.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts a temporary stay of the D.C. Circuit Court’s mandate to restore the state’s gaming compact on Thursday, Oct. 12. SCOTUS will now determine if the full stay will be granted after receiving the DOI s response.
West Flagler Contentions Lack Merit
Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar represented the DOI in…